US Bridges

Pr 189 over Mamey Creek

Good

Juncos Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 Kms. Ne. of Juncos. · Structure no. 022891

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 189 over Mamey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 189 over Mamey Creek in Juncos Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2025. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 189
CrossesMamey Creek
Location3 Kms. Ne. of Juncos.
RouteState Highway 189
CountyJuncos Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.247, -65.94536
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2017)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 189 over Mamey Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 189 over Mamey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 189 over Mamey Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 189 over Mamey Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 189 over Mamey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.